C-SPAN 2's Book TV Bus is in the Boise area today, with visits planned to the Garden City Library from 12:30 to 2 p.m. and at the fabulous Rediscovered Bookshop in the Overland Park Shopping Center (just east of Cole Road) starting at 3 p.m.
The bus will be in our state the rest of this week, with stops planned tomorrow through Friday in Twin Falls and Pocatello. See the schedule here.
3 days in Pocatello? YIPPEEEEEEE!!!!
Posted by: Tara Rowe | August 28, 2007 at 11:30 AM
Are they taping segments? If so, who are they interviewing? Unfortunately, right now Idaho is a bit thin on homegrown political/public affairs books....
Or is this *nothing* like the "Road to the White House" bus tour?
Posted by: The Nickel-Plated JA | August 28, 2007 at 11:53 AM
Of course, that book density may change a bit in the near future...?
Jasper LiCalzi, who started teaching at Albertson shortly after I graduated, has been supplying some handy pull-quotes for the AP over the last 24 hours (about a political story explicitly beyond the scope of this site).
Posted by: The Nickel-Plated JA | August 28, 2007 at 11:55 AM
Wow. I need to focus more tightly. What I *meant* to imply by that last comment is that maybe now he'll (rightfully!) start getting hounded by some acquisitions editors *grin*.
Posted by: The Nickel-Plated JA | August 28, 2007 at 11:58 AM
Enjoy, Tara!!
I forgot to ask in my post: A recent news story showed that about 25% of Americans read no books at all last year. RSR readers: How many books would you say you read in a given year?
I am in the 10-12 range. Unfortunately, I do waaaaay too much of my reading online and in magazines and not enough via books.
NPJA, I am not sure what the Book TV bus does when it comes to town. I know they tend to hit literary festivals, but beyond that ...
Yes, it'll be interesting to see if the breaking news slips into whatever coverage happens, if any.
Posted by: Julie in Boise | August 28, 2007 at 12:22 PM
Oh boy, how many books do I read a year? At least one a week so that puts me safely in the 52 books a year range. That's not a solid number, but it's the best I can come up with.
Posted by: Tara Rowe | August 28, 2007 at 01:20 PM
I was a much more voracious book reader in my youth. The only books I can recall reading in the past year are Richard Dawkin's "The God Delusion" and I'm mostly through Al Gore's "The Assault on Reason."
Like you, I too do most of my reading online these days as well as the occasional magazine.
Posted by: Irwin Horowitz | August 28, 2007 at 01:52 PM
Tara, I am afraid we have to disqualify you. :)
Posted by: Julie in Boise | August 29, 2007 at 06:47 AM
With full time school and full time work reading is a luxury I do not enjoy for recreation. I usually am limited to the down time between sessions. I average about 4 to 5 books during these breaks.
Posted by: David Erin Anthony | August 29, 2007 at 07:38 AM
I can't be disqualified! ;) David, I'm a full time student, get paid for 20 hours of work a week on cataloging the Stallings collection though average at least 40 hours a week on them, and have a night job. Reading has to be a priority and I agree, too often people forget to read.
Posted by: Tara Rowe | August 29, 2007 at 01:19 PM
Please forvie Tara...my comments were not meant in a offensive manner. I was agreeing and only wished I could read more. I am saddened when I hear of people who have little life obligations but spent 4 hours plus every day infront of a television set.
Posted by: David Erin Anthony | August 29, 2007 at 02:39 PM
Sorry, David. I have been edgy all day--this Craig thing and the first week of classes at ISU have really cut down on my quality sleep time! :) I didn't take your comments offensively, was just over-reacted in my response. I'm with you on the people who spend so much time in front of the television. I'm guilty of it from time to time (mostly when I am reaching burn out on all my projects) and afterward I kick myself for not picking up a good book.
Posted by: Tara Rowe | August 29, 2007 at 03:12 PM
Tara, I was joking about disqualifying you! I have to say I am envious of your time to read. When I retire in 20 years or so, I hope to read a book a week, too - assuming we still have books. :)
TypePad has been a bit squirrelly with the comments this week. My apologies to anyone who has had trouble posting a comment (or who has seen comments posted multiple times). I've had many messages that my email address is invalid. Go figure.
Posted by: Julie in Boise | August 29, 2007 at 04:47 PM